Surrey · England
Fish and chip van hire in Godstone, Surrey
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van in Godstone and across Surrey.
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Birthday celebrations
- Staff thank-you lunches
Planning an event in Godstone?
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Godstone
Because the cooking is in the van, the weather doesn’t stop us. It’s a dependable choice for events in any season. Whether it is garden parties and summer get-togethers and milestone birthday parties, we will put together a menu of cod and chips, pie and chips and gravy.
In a small place like Godstone, the van often parks on a farm track, a field or a drive. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we’ll plan for them, and firm, dry ground is the key. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before booking.
Your questions about a fish and chip van in Godstone
Which station is closest to Godstone?
The closest is Godstone station, roughly 2.2 miles away.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Nicholas?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Can you feed plenty of people?
It depends on numbers and timings. Staggering groups and keeping the menu short both help.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, including Surrey. See all areas.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a picture.
Planning the van’s spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
Who books fish and chip van hire in Godstone?
On a grey day, hot fish and chips wins, and the cooking carries on inside the van whatever the weather.
Whatever the occasion in Godstone, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are often booked for:
- Community events and fairs
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Care home visits
- Staff lunches and team days
If you had Bay Pond in mind, ask the council or landowner first: vans cannot simply park up and serve in a public park.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- What happens if plans change
Bringing the van to Godstone
Godstone is about 3 miles south of Caterham, in Surrey. Across the RH9 area, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. Godstone is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is London, about 17 miles away.
Historic houses near Godstone include Titsey Place (4.1 miles north-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early. If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Godstone Village School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
This part of Surrey takes in RH9, so your event can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include High Street, Court Road and Godstone Green Road, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. We also bring the van to events in Tyler's Green (1 mile north), Church Town (1 mile east), Bletchingley (2 miles west), Tandridge (2 miles south-east) and South Godstone (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Epsom (11 miles north-west), Horley (7 miles south-west), Redhill (4 miles west), Ewell (11 miles north-west), Reigate (6 miles west) and Caterham (3 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Caterham Dene Hospital (2.5 miles north) and Bletchingley Castle (1.9 miles west). Open spaces near Godstone include Mercers Lake and Bay Pond.
- Local pubs include The Hare And Hounds Public House (less than half a mile south-west)
How the day works
We get there well before service, park the van and get the fryers going. Your guests can wander over to the hatch as soon as we open. Evenings in Godstone stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; once it is dark, we need light by the hatch and the queue.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Make sure the van can get in
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Prices and what affects them
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Your choice of menu
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The number of meals
- The day of the week
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where the event is
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your event, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Have a back-up for anyone who cannot eat from the van
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- A short menu helps everyone
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and keep in touch with you about timings.
Tell people when the van opens, so they don’t miss out.
For event organisers in Godstone
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Having the party at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
Also near Godstone
Also in Godstone
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
With a barbecue, somebody ends up cooking all afternoon. With a van, the host gets to enjoy the day. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
What you get with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Classic food your guests already know
- Events in Godstone and across Surrey
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Fried fresh to order in the van at your event
- Cod, haddock and chips, sausages and pies
- The van comes to you: homes, venues, workplaces and fields
- Served at the time you choose, from the hatch